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SGA Gives Awards to Student Organizations on Campus
SGA hosted a special guest for their last SGA meeting of the year, Rebecca Kaiser, the Director of iCARE. She took the stage to speak about relationships, domestic violence and sexual assault. She expressed her interest in more student involvement and invited SGA to an event that iCARE is hosting in the MUC tomorrow at […]
CAB aims to bring energy to campus through Stuff-a-Buddy event
On Feb. 11 USD’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted the Stuff-a-Buddy event in the MUC pit with 150 students in attendance. Kate Solberg, the president of CAB, said they felt it would be a good way to spruce up the spring semester and bring some energy. Solberg said the number of stuffed animals increases every […]
Unite for USD hosts fundraiser pre-party
Tuesday night, the USD Foundation hosted a Unite for USD pre-party at Fernson Brewing Company in Sioux Falls. The event took place 5-7 p.m. and saw students, faculty and donors congregate in preparation for the foundation’s annual fundraiser. “I think donors will really benefit from getting to meet some of the students and some of […]
Charlie’s cupboard is open and with some new updates coming
As a new semester begins at USD, Charlie’s Cupboard opened up. Charlie’s Cupboard which began back in 2020, is a way to provide students with food outside of their meal plan and for students who stay at USD during Thanksgiving, winter, spring and summer breaks. Charlie’s Cupboard provides non-perishable food and personal hygiene products to […]
Charlie’s Cupboard founders honored in a farewell ceremony
Charlie’s Cupboard hosted an event honoring departing founders Hannah Booth and Carson Zubke’s contributions to the community food pantry Thursday. The food pantry has served over 1,200 students since opening in September. Speakers included Vice President of Student Services Kimberly Grieve and former Student Government Association President Abuk Jiel. USD President Sheila Gestring was unable […]
CAB creates ways to safely supply students with activity breaks
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is continuing to work around the challenges that arise amidst a pandemic by creating a variety of safe and socially distanced activities for students to partake in. Kate Solberg, junior marketing and management major and CAB president, said CAB plans to put on multiple small events for the spring semester […]
Gestring reveals university’s 5-year strategic plan
After the delay of the announcement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Sheila Gestring revealed USD’s 5-year strategic plan during USD’s 2020 State of the University Address. Gestring outlined the plan’s six strategic themes at the event: Academic Excellence, Engagement, Facilities and Infrastructure, Diversity, Serving South Dakota and Affordability, The plan, set to go through […]
USD SERVE adopts new methods to lend a hand to community
Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion Enrichment (SERVE) has continued to provide assistance to the Vermillion community, despite COVID-19. SERVE allows USD students to get involved in the community by volunteering their time to one of the organization’s service branches. The service branches include Adopt-a-Grandparent, Adopt-a-School, Big Pal Little Pal, Bridges, Heroes, Variation of Volunteering and […]
Charlie’s Cupboard Officially Opens at USD
Charlie’s Cupboard — a free on-campus pantry providing food and personal hygiene products for all USD students — had their first official grab-and-go event on Thursday, Sept. 10. Over the course of the night, the foundation supplied over 120 students with free items such as bread, cereal, toothbrushes, soap and more. Charlie’s Cupboard, led by […]